Top 6 Pet technician Jobs in Iowa

Jr Animal Care Technician (Saturday-Monday 5:00AM-5:30PM)
Elanco —Fort Dodge, IA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- 2 years
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Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant MARION - $1,000 SIGN-ON
Heartland Animal Hospital —Marion, IA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- In-person
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Grooming Technician
The Paw spa grooming —Marshalltown, IA
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Animal Care Technician / Community Care Representative Hybrid
Dubuque Regional Humane Society —Dubuque, IA
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Kennel Technician
Second Home —West Des Moines, IA
- $11 - $13 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- 11+ years
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Animal Care Technician
Midlands Humane Society —Council Bluffs, IA
- From $13 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
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Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant MARION - $1,000 SIGN-ON
Heartland Animal Hospital —Marion, IA
Compensation is commensurate on experience & licensing ranging from $19.00-$25.00 per hour.*. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits including…
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Kennel Technician
Healthy Pets of Wedgewood —Powell, OH
Keep kennels and play areas clean, comfy, and safe. Watch for health or behavior changes (you’ll be their voice!). Feed, walk, and snuggle our furry friends.
$13 - $14 an hour
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Advanced Boarding and Grooming —Lewis Center, OH
The Doggie Daycare/Kennel Technician plays a vital role in the daily care and well-being of our furry guests. Opportunities for growth in pet care.
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Jr Animal Care Technician (Saturday-Monday 5:00AM-5:30PM)

Elanco -
Fort Dodge, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Care documentation
High school diploma or GED
Laboratory animal handling

Full Job Description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Junior Animal Care Technician

As the Junior Animal Care Technician , you will be part of the Animal Care team supporting the health, welfare, and husbandry of Production, Quality Control, and Research animals. In this role, you will be responsible for providing daily animal care, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GxP requirements, and animal welfare standards.

Your Responsibilities

Provide daily care, handling, feeding, observation, and husbandry for production, quality control, and research animals.
Perform animal treatments, vaccinations, deworming, and other prescribed procedures while maintaining accurate GxP documentation.
Prepare animal facilities by cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and setting up housing for incoming animals.
Operate and maintain equipment including sterilizers, cage washers, farm machinery, and other facility equipment while following aseptic and sanitization procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment and report animal health concerns or facility issues promptly.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification, or the ability to obtain ALAT certification within 18 months of employment.
Experience: Experience working with animals or in an animal care environment.
Skills: Animal care and handling experience; strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)

Two (2) years of animal care experience in a production, research, or laboratory environment.
Successful completion of the National Career Readiness WorkKeys Assessment.
Experience following SOPs, GxP documentation, and aseptic techniques.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
Experience working safely in both indoor and outdoor environments while supporting animal welfare and facility operations.

5:00AM-5:30PM Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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